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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1904
Page
7
Millionaire Robert Gilmore Hanford tells his wife he has found a grand passion and asks to live with his lover Mrs Cay alaky for four months to test the depth of the new connection. The revelation shocks his wife as details unfold of his decision and its impact on their family.
Spokane reports a surge in appendicitis surgeries with at least 125 operations in six months across city hospitals. Costs range from 125 to 500 dollars plus hospital fees, and about 70 percent of patients come from outside Spokane. Surgeons sometimes share fees with country doctors who refer cases.
Fishermen rush to outfit as the Point Roberts and Bellingham bay area sees an early start. About 1 060 individual fishermen will work the grounds with most targeting Inner Sound waters and Cape Flattery reports indicate large schools and likely strong catches in the first week of the season. The James Harriott nuisance case at Madison Park is postponed to August 2.
Shepard, a clerk at the Butler hotel in Victoria, was arrested yesterday on a telegraphic warrant. He is wanted in Victoria for embezzling 241 from the Dinard hotel. He claimed a mistake and will be taken back for a hearing. His divorce suit with his wife is ongoing and he suspects the Dunnard hotel fire laws may relate to the case.
Local Japanese workers aided by Western Cytra Labor Union leaders move to form unions in Washington state. They press for higher wages as railroads replace white crews with Japanese, with Great Northern cited for a 100 man Cascade tunnel crew shift. Fishermen on Fraser River and beet sugar farms in California also show Japanese union activity.
Hearst sent a message to Parker urging leadership for democracy and victory. Parker replied with thanks and appreciation for the congratulatory note. Cleveland and Francia also sent telegrams praising Parker’s convictions and courage.
Pr Stuart Nelson, street preacher, released on $3,000 bond after conviction for living in adultery with follower Mrs Pautline Smith. He appealed to the supreme court on a technicality. Bondsmen are W Farr Frank Hergert G T Olds and his attorney James Bradford.
The freighter Fidal o suffered a burst cylinder head while towing a boom from LaConner to Everett Saturday afternoon. Engineer Reed narrowly escaped death as the steam enveloped the engine room but shut off the steam in time. The vessel sustained minor damage and proceeded to this city for temporary repairs, owned by Beattle and Whatcom Navigation Company.
The Alaska Steamship Company steamer Dolphin arrived from Skagway and Southeastern Alaska carrying treasure valued around 200000. The cargo was handled by Alaska Pacific Express and consigned to the Canadian Bank of Commerce. This shipment adds to nearly 4 million in Klondike and Tanana wealth moved by sea.
The Dolphin this morning carries fifty passengers many from the Inside and reports excellent mining activity in the Tanana district as spring winter work winds down. A good portion of the consign ment is from the Tanana district with continuing favorable reports on the mining Inter cate.
The city will contribute half of 400 dollars per month to Whyside hospital as proposed in a new ordinance to be introduced tonight. The board of health met at noon and approved the ordinance. A likely second ordinance would regulate billboard materials within the fire limits.
Mrs Mary Rex wife of William Rex was buried from the Methodist Episcopal church at Bremerton with the Ladies of the Mac cabees in charge. Interment followed at Bremerton cemetery after she died Saturday of septic blood poisoning leaving four children. In M'KEESPORT Charles Jeffries Johestown shortstop was struck by lightning and killed as a game began, a second baseman stunned. large crowd panicked.
The Democratic National Convention in St Louis ends with Henry G Davis nominated for vice president amid shock over telegram rumors from Judge Parker about a gold standard platform. The scene shifts to a heated late night debate led by William J Bryan as Parker's position is debated and the convention adjourns with Davis chosen as nominee.
The Diryan Triplets aged four, William Jennings Bryan Taylor and a Louis origin son, met their distinguished godfather today. Father brought them to the Jefferson hotel for the Nebraskan’s visit, pleasing both the families and a large crowd of convention-goers.
The first ballot listed Williams 146 Turner 100 Davin 664 Harr ia 64 with Iowa not voting. Davin was then selected unanimously as vice president.
Frank P. Mannix Teller county clerk and recorder fled Victor Colorado on July 11 fearing assassination by Citizens' Alliance members after refusing to resign. He departed with a military escort provided by General Bell at his request.
Miss Alice Harger, a Tacoma music teacher, fell while exploring an old log at Browns Point yesterday morning. She struck her head on a stump and was rushed to Fannie Paddock hospital in an unconscious state for treatment.
The gallery proprietor at 2306 First Avenue says a canvasser who once worked for him did not return a gold locket left for a portrait enlargement. He did not receive the owner's name and fears being accused of theft or defrauding the owner.
San Francisco advices report the Requimalt Marine Railway underbids the Victoria Machinery Depot for the big San Francisco steamer Algoa repairs. Towage to be settled. bids: Moran’s Seattle 61500, Victoria Machinery Depot 59000, Esquimalt Marine Railway 47000, Riedon Iron Works 72580, Union Iron Works 68000, Fullerton Works 64940.
The government steamer Major Ethan Thornes, built for the quartermaster service, will be launched at Ballard tomorrow afternoon. Constructed by Heffernan Engine Works of Seattle, the vessel will cost about 22 500 upon completion. Port Arthur reports and local crime notes are included in the same dispatches.
A special council committee weighs the exterior design of a planned municipal building and jail, after an architects chapter criticized it as a public taste insult. The panel delays a decision on bond issuance, awaiting further public sentiment amid tight city indebtedness.
Bourke Cochran explains in a dated Indianapolis communique why he declined to address the national Democratic convention He left St Louis to avoid speaking during the vice presidential nominations He then believed Parker would be elected after Parker's telegram altered the situation and returned to St Louis to tell delegates if invited to speak. Richard Watson Gilder suffers appendicitis in Stockbridge Massachusetts Fierce storms in central Illinois isolate the region and St Louis with unknown damage.
A collection of pithy observations on virtue and everyday honesty. The author urges kindness over harsh critique, urges practical self reflection, and insights on managing time and money with a wry tone. The pieces mix satire with moral counsel and social commentary.
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